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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Difference in Income Limit for Availing OBC Scholarships
Welfare Schemes for OBCs/EBCs/DNTs are funds limited and there is a huge demand from the States. To award scholarship to the most needy students, the income ceiling have been fixed accordingly.
The details of income limit for parents of OBC and other students in the following schemes implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment are as under:

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Name of scheme
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SCs
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OBCs
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EBCs
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DNTs
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Pre-Matric Scholarship
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2.50
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2.50
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2.00
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Post-Matric Scholarship
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2.50
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1.00
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1.00
There is a proposal under examination for enhancement of income ceiling for parents under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students in India from Rs. 1.00 lakh to Rs. 1.50 lakh.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
High Level Committee under Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah approves Rs. 1,751.05 crore of additional Central Assistance to five States
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh to get funds for floods/ landslides that occurred during 2020 and for hailstorm during Rabi 2019-20
The High Level Committee  under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has approved additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund  to five States, which were affected by floods/ landslides during South-West monsoon 2020 and hailstorm during Rabi 2019-20.While approving the additional Central Assistance,the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has resolved to help our sisters and brothers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh who braved these natural disasters.
The HLC has approved additional Central assistance of Rs. 1,751.05 crore to the five States from the National Disaster Response Fund .
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For floods/ landslides during South-West monsoon-2020, Rs. 437.15 crore to Assam, Rs. 75.86 crore to Arunachal Pradesh, Rs. 320.94 crore to Odisha, Rs. 245.96 crore to Telangana and Rs. 386.06 crore to Uttar Pradesh have been approved.
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For hailstorm during Rabi 2019-20, Rs. 285.08 crore to Uttar Pradesh has been approved.
In all the five States, the Central Government had deputed Inter-Ministerial Central Teams  immediately after the calamities, without waiting for the receipt of Memorandum from the affected State Governments.
In addition, during the financial year 2020-21, till date, the Central Government has released Rs. 19,036.43 crore to 28States from the SDRF and Rs. 4,409.71 crore to 11 States from NDRF.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Active Caseload slumps to 2.50 lakh; comprises 2.43% of Total Cases
More than 99 lakh Cumulative Recoveries, highest globally, registered
The trend of more daily recoveries than the daily cases has led to a continuous contraction of active cases. India’s Active Caseload dropped down to 2.50 lakh which presently stands at 2,50,183 today.
India’s active caseload comprises merely 2.43% of the total cases, now under 2.5%.
While 19,079 persons in India were found to be COVID positive, 22,926 new recoveries were registered during the same period. This has led to a net decline of 4,071 cases from the total Active Caseload in the last 24 hours.
Five States viz. Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh contribute 62% of total active cases.
India has recorded one of the lowest new cases per million population in the last 7 days . Brazil, Russia, France, Italy, USA and UK have much higher cases per million population reported in the last 7 days.
India’s cumulative recoveries are inching closer to 1 crore. The cumulative recovered cases have surpassed 99 lakh .
The Recovery Rate has improved to 96.12% today. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases is steadily increasing and presently stands at 96,56,204.
78.64% of the new recovered cases are contributed by ten States/UTs.
Kerala leads with 5,111 persons recovering from COVID while Maharashtra recorded 4,279 recoveries. West Bengal registered another 1,496 daily recoveries.
Ten States/UTs have contributed 80.56% of the new cases.
Kerala reported 4,991 cases in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra registered another 3,524 new cases yesterday while West Bengal recorded 1,153 new cases.
224 case fatalities that have been reported in the past 24 hours. 75.45% of them are from Ten States/UTs.
26.33% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra which reported 59 deaths. West Bengal also saw a fatality count of 26 while Kerala reported 23 new deaths.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre amends Export Policy of Non Basmati White Rice to ensure adequate domestic availability at reasonable prices
Centre prohibits export of Non Basmati White Rice
Move to ensure lower prices and availability in the upcoming festival season
In order to ensure adequate availability of Non Basmati White Rice in the Indian market and to allay the rise in prices in the domestic market, Government of India has amended the Export Policy of above variety from ‘Free with export duty of 20%’ to ‘Prohibited’ with immediate effect.
The domestic prices of Rice are on an increasing trend. The retail prices have increased by 11.5% over a year and 3% over the past month.
Export duty of 20% on non-basmati white rice was imposed on 08.09.2022 to lower the price as well ensure availability in the domestic market. However, the export of this variety increased from 33.66 LMT  to 42.12 LMT  even after imposition of 20% export duty. In the current FY 2023-24 , about 15.54 LMT of this variety of rice was exported against only 11.55 LMT during FY 2022-23 , i.e. an increase by 35%. This sharp increase in exports can be ascribed to high international prices due to geo-political scenario, El Nino sentiments and extreme climatic conditions in other rice producing countries, etc.
Non-Basmati White Rice constitutes about 25% of total rice exported from the country. The prohibition on export of Non-Basmati White Rice will lead to lowering of prices for the consumers in the country.
However, there is no change in Export policy of Non Basmati Rice  and Basmati Rice, which forms the Bulk of Rice exports. This will ensure that the farmers continue to get the benefit of remunerative prices in the international market.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
First Banana Container Train sent to JNPT for Exports
890 Mts of Bananas sent from Andhra Pradesh
Two districts of Andhra Pradesh notified banana cluster under Agri export policy
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, along with State Government of Andhra Pradesh and one of the largest member exporter of banana, dispatched the first shipment of 890 MTs of high quality bananas,loaded in 43 refrigerated containers,from Tadipatri, Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port  in Mumbai yesterday for export to international markets.
Government of India under Agri Export Policy has notified banana cluster in Anantpur and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. The exporting company has been able to change the package of practices by providing expertise and technology to help banana growers in Andhra Pradesh for enhancing the quality of banana production.
More than 500 farmers cultivating bananas in more than 1800 hectares have been trained to boost the production and export of the fruit from Anantpur and nearby districts.
The long distance of the Andhra Pradesh farms to the export port in Mumbai affects the viability of export shipments due to high transport cost and quality losses during long transit. Efforts have been made for reducing the transit time to Mumbai port by using refrigerated rail containers.
More than three thousand farmers with an annual production of over 1 lakh MTare being handheld for exports directly. The efforts of APEDA with the support of the State Government and exporters are likely to provide a good opportunity for India to increase its share in world trade of banana.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to address celebration of Dharma Chakra Day / Asaadh Poornima on July 4, 2020.
The International Buddhist Confederation , under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is celebrating Asadha Poornima on July 4, 2020, as Dharma Chakra Day. This day commemorates Buddha's First Sermon to his first five ascetic disciples at the Deer Park, Rsipatana in the present day Sarnath near Varanasi, UP. The day is also celebrated by Buddhists all over the world as the day of Dharma Chakra Parvattana or “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma”. This day is also aptly observed as Guru Poornima by both Buddhists and Hindus as a day to mark reverence to their Gurus.
In keeping with the historical legacy of India being the land of Buddha's enlightenment, his turning the wheels of Dharma, and Mahaparinirvana, the Honourable President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovid will inaugurate the Dharma Chakra Day from the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi would deliver a video address on the occasion to emphasize the teachings of peace and justice of Lord Buddha and the Eight Fold Path shown by him to overcome sufferings of sentient beings. The Minister of Culture Shri Prahlad Patel and Minister of State for Minorities Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju will also address the opening ceremony. A special address by the President of Mongolia will also be read out and a valuable Buddhist manuscript of Indian origin preserved in Mongolia for centuries together, will be presented to the Hon'ble President of India.
Rest of the events on this day, including messages from top Buddhist religious leaders, Masters and Scholars from different parts of the world will be streamed from Sarnath and Bodh Gaya.
Due to Covid 19 pandemic, the whole program is being conducted virtually, like a very successful virtual Vaisakh  on May 7 this year. The event on 4th July is expected to be witnessed by around 30 lakh devotees worldwide via live webcast.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Despite the testing time of COVID lock down BPPI clocked appreciable sales turnover of Rs. 146.59 crore in the first quarter of 2020-21 as compared to Rs. 75.48 crore in the first quarter of 2019-20
Providing self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings the biggest retail pharma chain of the world is doing justice to its tagline “Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi”
Despite the testing time of COVID lock down Bureau Of Pharma PSUs Of India , BPPI the implementing agency of Pradhanmantri Janaushadhi Pariyojana-PMBJP clocked appreciable sales turnover of Rs. 146.59 crore in the first quarter of 2020-21 and testing times as compared to Rs. 75.48 crore achieved in the first quarter of 2019-20. In the month of July, 2020, BPPI have added a sales of Rs. 48.66 Cr. The total sales up to 31st July, 2020 stood at Rs. 191.90 Crore.
The Janaushadhi Kendras remained functional during lockdown and maintained operations as part of their commitment to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines. They sold about 15 lacs Face masks, 80 lacs tablets of Hydroxychloroquine and and 100 lacs Paracetamol Tablets, which saved around Rs. 1260 crore of the citizens.
Present basket of medicines sold by these kendras consists of 1250 medicines and 204 surgical instruments. The target is set to enhance it up to 2000 medicines and 300 surgical products by the end of 31st March 2024 so that all essential medicines covering therapeutic groups, like - Anti Diabetics, Cardiovascular Drugs, Anti-Cancer, Analgesics & Antipyretics, Anti Allergic, Gastro Intestinal Agents, Vitamins, Minerals & Food supplements, Tropical Medicines, etc.
The cost of Janaushadhi Medicines is cheaper at least by 50% and in some cases, by 80% to 90% of the market price of branded medicines. These medicines are procured on an open tender basis from WHO-GMP compliant manufacturers only. They undergo two stage stringent quality check process at nationally accredited labs.
In terms of number of stores, probably the biggest retail pharma chain of the world it is providing a good source of self-employment for educated unemployed youths with sustainable and regular earnings and in this way truly doing justice to its tagline “Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi”. As per the official data this has provided direct source of sustainable employ ment for more than 11600 educated unemployed youth of the country by engaging them in the scheme.
The incentive provided to the Kendra owners has been enhanced from existing Rs. 2.50 lakh to up to Rs. 5.00 lakh to be given @ 15% of monthly purchases made, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 15,000/- per month. One-time incentives of Rs. 2.00 lakh is to be provided to the PMBJP Kendras opened in North-Eastern States, Himalayan areas, Island territories and backward areas mentioned as aspirational district by NITI Aayog or opened by women entrepreneur, Divyang, SC & ST in the form of furniture & fixtures.
Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by Department of Pharmaceuticals, in November 2008 across the country with the aim of ensuring access to quality medicines for all the section of the population especially for the poor and the deprived ones.
Ministry of Culture
International Museum Day celebrated by Archaeological Museum of Goa
Goa | May 18, 2022
Archaeological Museum of Goa, Government of India today celebrated International Museum Day at Velha Goa. School students from Old Goa, Corlim and Karmali visited the museum. Shri Hemasagar A Naik, Superintendent of Museum; Dr Kishore Raghubans, Assistant Superintendent of Museum present on the occasion.
Dr Kishore Raghubans, Assistant Superintendent of Museum briefed the students about the museum. He said, Museums are like books, we understand our culture and heritage as we read more about it. Our museums offer a portrait to our rich past, art, culture, architecture and traditions. He appealed to school students to visit various museums and get knowledge.
International Museum Day is celebrated to create awareness among the people especially among the children and to highlight the significance of museums. This year as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ International Museum day is celebrated with the theme ‘Power of Museums’.
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Ministry of Defence
Keel laying ceremony of fourth ship of SVL and Second and third ships of ASW SWC
Keel for the fourth ship of Survey Vessel  and second & third ships of ASW SWC for the Indian Navy was ceremoniously laid on 17 Jun 2022 by VAdm SN Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff at M/s L&T, Kattupalli in the presence of RAdm GK Harish, DGND , RAdm Sandeep S Sandhu, ACWP&A, Cmde P R Hari , CMD, GRSE, Cmde Ashok Khetan , Head L&T shipbuilding, Directors, and other senior officials of the Indian Navy, GRSE and L&T.
The Contract for construction of four SVL and eight ASW SWC for the Indian Navy was awarded to M/s GRSE as part of indigenous shipbuilding programme in Oct 18 and Apr 22 respectively. As part of the yard’s build strategy, GRSE has subcontracted part construction of three ships of SVL and four ships of ASW SWC to M/s L&T, Kattupalli.
Keel Laying is a major milestone activity in the construction of ships, symbolising formal commencement of the erection process of the warships on the building berth.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts put in by both GRSE & L&T Shipyards in achieving this milestone despite multiple waves of COVID-19 and associated restrictions. He noted that laying of Keel for three warships together on one day is a landmark event and this achievement signifies the enhanced indigenous production capability and capacity to ramp up the pace of warship construction in the country. He commended the commitment, dedication and professionalism displayed by employees of GRSE and L&T in achieving this significant milestone. VCNS also highlighted that construction of these vessels is a major boost for AatmaNirbhar Bharat and India’s Make in India commitment with over 80% of equipment and systems being indigenous. The Chief Guest highlighted 39 out of 41 warships under order by Indian Navy today are being built indigenously.
This statistics by itself is a reflection of true Aatma Nirbharta and strides made by all stakeholders towards Make in India. He also appreciated the collaborative approach between GRSE & L&T and opined that this model of Public Private Partnership between GRSE & L&T will be the harbinger of more such successful collaborations between Indian Shipyards for warship construction in India.
Survey Vessel Large  ships are capable for full scale coastal survey, deep-water Hydrographic survey and determination of Navigational channels/ routes. In addition, these platforms collect Oceanographic and Geophysical data for Defence applications. State of art equipment such as Autonomous Underwater Vehicle , Remotely Operated Vehicle , Single/ Multi Beam Echo Sounders and Data Acquisition and Processing System  are fitted onboard SVL vessels to increase the ocean research capability.
VCNS during the event highlighted that the ASW SWC platforms will augment the Navy’s ASW capability and serve as a deterrent against submarine threats. Armed with torpedoes, rockets, state of the art Hull Mounted Sonar  and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar , the ASW SWC ships will significantly enhance Indian Navy ASW capability.
Special Service and Features
CAG Audit report on functioning of Government submitted to Governor
In accordance with Article 151 of the Constitution of India, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is required to forward his Audit Reports on the accounts of the Government of Tamil Nadu to the Governor, who causes it to be laid on the table of the State Legislature.
Accordingly, the Performance Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Functioning of Government Secondary and Higher Secondary Educational Institutions for the year ended 31 March 2021 - Government of Tamil Nadu, was handed over to the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu on 09 December 2022 for laying before the State Legislature.
According to a press release issued by C. Nedunchezhiyan, Indian Audit and Accounts Service.
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Election Commission
85 candidates in fray for eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh in Phase –II
As many as 85 candidates are contesting for eight Lok Sabha seats in UP in phase –II of the General Elections- 2019. The constituencies going to poll in this phase are- Nagina, Amroha, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. A total of 125 candidates had finally contested for these seats in previous General Election – 2014.
In this General Election the number of independent candidates has come down on these eight seats. While 40 independent candidates had contested in previous General Election -2014, this year only 26 Independent candidates are in the fray for these seats.
Constituency wise number of contestants in above mentioned eight constituencies in the current and preceding two General Elections is given below:
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General Election Year
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Number of Contestants in Lok Sabha Constituency
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Nagina
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Amroha
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Bulandshahar
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Aligarh
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Hathras
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Mathura
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Agra
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Total
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2019|
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7
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10
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9
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14
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8
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13
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9
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15
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85
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2014
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14
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15
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10
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14
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9
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20
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15
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28
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125
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2009
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14
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20
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16
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23
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10
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16
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15
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14
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128
Source - ECI websiteCEO  website
It may be noted that the State of Uttar Pradesh has a total of 80 Lok Sabha constituencies which are going through seven phase polling in the current General Elections -2019. Voting for eight Lok Sabha seats in the first phase has already taken place on April 11th, 2019 and voting for phase-II is scheduled for 18th April, 2019.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Jamnalal Sons Private Limited of 51% of equity share capital of Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Jamnalal Sons Private Limited  of 51% of equity share capital of Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, yesterday.
The proposed combination entails the acquisition of 51% of the equity share capital of MSSSL from Mukand Limited  and its nominees by JSPL. Both JSPL and Mukand are part of the same group. A nominal number equity shares of MSSSL , which are being acquired by JSPL, shall be held jointly by JSPL and certain individuals, to comply with the minimum shareholding requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.
JSPL is an unregistered core investment company holding shares in various Bajaj Group Companies. JSPL is primarily an investment and lending company and is not engaged in the manufacturing or trading of any goods.
MSSSL is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, selling, distribution etc. of special and alloy steel hot rolled bars and hot rolled wire rods.
A detailed order of the CCI will follow.
PIB Headquarters
MGNREGA created more than 6.5 lakh work day during lock down in Palakkad
Works under MGNREGA created 6,51,701 work days in Palakkad district during lock down. The works stopped due to Covid lock down was resumed on 22 April 2020 in the district. It was able to provide works to 66,495 families during lock down. Majority of the works under MGNREGA in Palakkad district is related to protection of soil and water sources. Strict enforcement of Covid protocols are also ensured during the works.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves proposal for capital infusion for OICL, NICL and UIICL
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its in principle approval for capital infusion for three Public Sector General Insurance Companies, namely, Oriental Insurance Company Limited , National Insurance Company Limited  and United India Insurance Company Limited .
In view of the above, Cabinet has allowed immediate release of Rs. 2500 Crore in the light of the critical financial position and breach of regulatory solvency requirements of 3 PSGICs viz. OICL, NICL and UIICL.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant participates in Fit India Freedom Run to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant joined the nation wide fitness drive by participating in Fit India Freedom Run to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Shri Amarendu Prakash, Director Incharge, BSL and RSP flagged off the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prakash encouraged all to take utmost care of their health and adopt the mantra of ‘Fitness ki dose aadha ghanta roz.’. The DIC said that health and safety go together and neither of them can be compromised at any cost.
The run commenced with a pledge taking ceremony where everyone resolved to include physical activity of at least thirty minutes daily in their lives.
The main aim of the Run4India programme is to enlist more and more participation of citizens of the country in this momentous celebration of 75 years of Indian Independence and also ensure health, fitness and well-being of every citizen of the country.